This weekend brings a Warriors doubleheader, local renditions of Bye Bye Birdie and Mahler’s 1st symphony, and a local cider festival, among other exciting events.
See our picks for the top events each day this weekend:
Friday
The Crooked Road Ceili Band – Stompin’ Irish Contra Dance
When: 1/22 at 7:00 pm
Where: Live Oak Grange
Cost: $12 regular, $11 for members, $8 for full-time students
Looking for a way to expand your horizons this weekend? If so, you might want to check out this lively, open-to-all, monthly event where twelve different dance forms will be explored and beginners are more than welcome.
Warriors vs Rio Grande Valley Vipers
When: 1/22 at 8:00 pm
Where: Kaiser Permanente Arena
Cost: $17 – $40
It’s Pajama Night! Come cheer on your Warriors in your pajamas and, in support of Project Pajama, fans are encouraged to donate a new pair to help a child in need. Win-win and we do hope the Warriors win!
All About Theatre presents Bye Bye Birdie
When: 1/22 – 1/23 at 7:00 pm
Where: Louden Nelson Theater
Cost: $13 – $20
Rock n’ roll star Conrad Birdie is on top of the world, until he gets drafted into WWII. If you love catchy tunes, gentle satire of American culture, and Elvis Presley-inspired tunes, then you will not want to miss this All About Theatre presentation of a beloved American musical.
San Lorenzo River Levee Lighting Ceremony
When: 1/22 from 5:15 pm to 5:45 pm
Where: San Lorenzo River Levee
Cost: Free
The San Lorenzo River Parkway is seeing a lot of new renovations, including a seating area and a fitness station for everyone to use. Come join Mayor Cynthia Mathews and get a sneak peek of these changes, as well as new energy efficient levee pathway lighting.
Also on Friday
- My Mom’s Mole POPUP @ Downtown Santa Cruz
- David Bowie Dance Party @ Santa Cruz Food Lounge
- Minnesota b2b G Jones @ The Catalyst
- Melissa Brooks and The Aquadolls, SWMRS @ The Catalyst
- Wallace Roney Group @ Kuumbwa Jazz Center
- Zeppelin Live @ Don Quixote’s
- The Primadons @ Crow’s Nest
- Sambada + Yabas Dance Company @ Moe’s Alley
- Dan P and the Bricks, Mustard Plug @ The Crepe Place
- Rydell Visual Arts Fellows Exhibition @ r. blitzer gallery
- 8 Tens @ Eight Short Play Festival @ Center Stage Theater
- Birding at Arana Gulch @ Arana Gulch
- King Tide Volunteer Walk at Elkhorn Slough
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WASSAIL A Tribute to Cider
When: 1/23 at 1:00 pm
Where: Poet & Patriot
Cost: Free
Spring might still be a month or two away, but you can welcome the season early with this cider festival, which will feature three cider blends from Santa Cruz Cider Company on tap and live music by Apple City Slough Band.
Boomer Humor
When: 1/23 at 7:00 pm
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Cost: $20 advance $25 door
Whether you area baby boomer yourself or just love the idiosyncrasies of the boomers in your life, you’ll likely get quite a few chuckles out of Boomer Humor, a satire of politics, love and everything in between.
Santa Cruz Symphony Concert: “Mahler’s 1st”
When: 1/23 at 8:00 pm and 1/24 at 2:00 pm
Where: Civic Auditorium
Cost: $27 – $72
The first time Gustav Mahler premiered his first symphony in Budapest, it was met with terrible reception. So Mahler went home, made a few adjustments, and the rest is history. You can hear the symphony in its completed form over at the Civic Auditorium this Saturday night.
Warriors vs Rio Grande Valley Vipers
When: 1/23 at 7:00 pm
Where: Kaiser Permanente Arena
Cost: $17 – $40
Round 2 in the matchup between the Warriors and the Valley Vipers will likely be another grueling matchup, as the two teams have almost identical season records. If you’re already going on Friday, make a whole weekend out of it…plus, it’s Sunglasses Giveaway Night!
All About Theatre presents Bye Bye Birdie
See Description Under Friday Section
Also on Saturday
- Paul Thorn Band at Rio Theatre @ Rio Theatre
- Roach Gigz, Ezale, Los Rakas @ The Catalyst
- Painted Mandolin Acoustic with Joe Craven: An evening of Jerry Garcia’s acoustic music @ Don Quixote’s
- The House Rockers @ Crow’s Nest
- Hot Buttered Rum + Midnight North @ Moe’s Alley
- The Jolly Llamas, Stereophones, Fade Up Fade Out @ The Crepe Place
- Cowboy Junkies @ Rio Theatre
- Heavy Hands @ The Catalyst
- Ugly Beauty Plays Beautiful Jazz @ Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant & Inn
- Animal Shelter Relief Rescue Adoption Fair! @ PetSmart
- Saturday Open House at Gateway School @ Gateway School
- Community Rental: Sew to Speak @ Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
- The History of Wilder Ranch: Tour of the Historic Ranch Buildings @ Wilder Ranch State Park
- Wilder Ranch Coast Nature Walks @ Wilder Ranch State Park
- Guided Redwood Grove Walks @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Basket Making Workshop @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Bird Walk @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Redwood Grove Loop Walk @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Shadowbrook Stroll @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Discover Big Basin Redwoods @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Coffee Talk and Crafts @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Abstract Figurative Painting with Sefla Joseph @ Sefla Joseph’s Studio
- Local Essence Members´ Exhibit – Part I (A-K) @ Santa Cruz Art League
- Mount Hermon Bike Park Public Meeting @ Felton Community Hall
- Sister Brothers in Concert @ r. blitzer gallery
- Peery Park Habitat Restoration Project @ Peery Park
- 8 Tens @ Eight Short Play Festival @ Center Stage Theater
- Rydell Visual Arts Fellows Exhibition @ r. blitzer gallery
- Relaxing into the Now @ Insight Santa Cruz, a Buddhist Meditation Community
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Humble Sea Tap Takeover
When: 1/24 from 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
Where: West End Tap & Kitchen
Cost: Free admission
If you are a regular reader, then you probably already know all about the Santa Cruz beer scene. Well, it’s time to welcome a new addition: Humble Sea Brewing Company.
Welcome Humble Sea as they embark on their first tap takeover this Sunday at West End Tap & Kitchen. Taste their unique flavors, including a Jalapeño Mexican IPL. Sign me up for the tequila-aged lager!
History Hike – A walk through time
When: 1/24 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch
Cost: Free
Nature and history will collide this Sunday at the Quail Hollow Ranch, where park interpreter Lee Summers will be teaching hikers the history of the Ohlone, Missions, Californios, and American Settlers who came before us.
Bolshoi Ballet presents: the Taming of the Shrew
When: 1/24 from 12:55 pm to 3:00 pm
Where: Regal Santa Cruz 9
Cost: Free
Shakespeare’s signature wit and universal love stories will combine with the grace and beauty of Bolshoi Ballet, and you get to see it all at the movie theater. This is a onetime showing, so you won’t want to miss it.
Santa Cruz Symphony Concert: “Mahler’s 1st”
See Description Under Saturday Section
Also on Sunday
- Kung Fu @ The Catalyst
- Live Comedy @ The Crow’s Nest
- Dirty Cello plus The Nora Cruz Band @ Don Quixote’s
- Sunday Seaside Crafts @ Seymour Marine Discovery Center
- 8 Tens @ Eight Short Play Festival @ Center Stage Theater
- Learn to Relax Yoga Workshop @ Nourish, Santa Cruz
- Illuminate 2016 with Numerology @ Mountain Spirit
- The Road Less Traveled—A Dog-Friendly Walk @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Rydell Visual Arts Fellows Exhibition @ r. blitzer gallery
- The History of Wilder Ranch: Tour of the Historic Ranch Buildings @ Wilder Ranch State Park
- Redwood Grove Loop Walk @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Discover Big Basin Redwoods @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Abstract Figurative Painting with Sefla Joseph @ Sefla Joseph’s Studio
- Local Essence Members´ Exhibit – Part I (A-K) @ Santa Cruz Art League
Featured Upcoming Events
Bridal Expo
The annual Bridal Expo is your one-stop-shop for wedding photographers, caterers, florists, venues and more.
What: The premiere bridal expo of the year in Santa Cruz County
Where: Cocoanut Grove
When: Sunday, 1/31
Faces of the Sea Odyssey
The Food Lounge will host an evening of food, drinks, artisans, live music, raffle prizes and photos, benefiting O’Neill Sea Odyssey.
What: A benefit for O’Neill Sea Odyssey
Where: Food Lounge
When: Friday, 2/5
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